Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The science of the early explorations; 3. The national expeditions of 1828 to 1845; 4. Averted interest and consolidation; 5. The modern period - logistics and material; 6. The modern period - the involvement with politics; 7. The sciences of the Antarctic seas; 8. The earth sciences; 9. The sciences of atmosphere and geospace; 10. Land-based biology; 11. Man and the Antarctic environment; 12. Some concluding comments; References; Index.
This is the first book to draw together a history of science in Antarctica.
'Among the achievements of Antarctic science are the discovery of
the ozone hole and the invention of the string vest. This wonderful
book deals with both along with most of the other fruits of
scientific endeavour.' New Scientist
'The book's great achievement is to sum up concisely and readably
the present state of Antarctic science.' New Scientist
'Fogg's book is a splendid resource for the polar scientist,
historian, and political scientist. I can envision it too in the
collection of many Antarctic research stations, where it deserves
to become dog-eared with use.' Eric L. Mills, Science
'Fogg's work is a significant and welcome addition not only to
Antarctic literature but to the history of science and technology.
Its greatest contribution is making a syustematic and readable
account out of hundreds of yeards of historical and scientific
sources. It should become a standard background text for
specialists from a broad range of scientific disciplines, a model
work for historians of science, and a coherent guide for those
interested int he complex history of the Antarctic.' The Times
Higher
' … the book is fascinating, and an insight for those not
familiar with Antarctic operations or the history of the region. It
is also a useful addition for the scientist who wants a perspective
of Antarctic research in fields other than their own.' Book Reviews
Emma Grove
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